Gymnadenia conopsea
Marsh fragrant orchid
Gymnadenia conopsea, commonly known as the Broad-leaved Fragrant Orchid, is a rare and delicate woodland species. While primarily admired for its exquisite, nectar-rich blooms, it holds significant ecological value. Understanding its medicinal potential and conservation status is essential for preserving the biodiversity of its specialized, ancient forest habitats.
- Scientific name: Gymnadenia conopsea
- Family: Orchidaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Following its classification through the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asparagales, it is a member of the family Orchidaceae. Ultimately, it is categorized under the genus Gymnadenia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Orchidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Gymnadenia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known by various regional names, is referred to as Gółka długoostrogowa in Polish and Orchis moucheron in French. In Korean, it is called 손바닥난초, while in Hungarian, it is identified as szúnyoglábú bibircsvirág, and in Finnish, it is known as punakirkiruoho.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | Gółka długoostrogowa | Wikidata |
| fr | Orchis moucheron | Wikidata |
| ko | 손바닥난초 | Wikidata |
| hu | szúnyoglábú bibircsvirág | Wikidata |
| fi | punakirkiruoho | Wikidata |
| lv | Odu gimnadēnija | Wikidata |
| et | Harilik käoraamat | Wikidata |
| de | Mücken-Händelwurz | Wikidata |
| ja | テガタチドリ | Wikidata |
| cs | pětiprstka žežulník | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across various regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing in the natural landscapes of Denmark and Finland. Additionally, its presence extends to the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. The species also inhabits the northern territories of Norway. Together, these locations define its specific geographical range within the northern part of the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Gymnadenia conopsea, possesses several distinct anatomical features that are characteristic of its species. The underground structures consist of fleshy tubers, which serve as vital energy storage organs for the plant's survival and regrowth. Within these tubers, the inner cortex cells play a crucial role in storing nutrients and water necessary for the development of the orchid. Furthermore, the life cycle of the plant is completed through the production of tiny, wind-dispersed seeds, which allow the species to propagate and colonize new habitats.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tubers | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seeds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inner cortex cells | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tubers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Gymnadenia conopsea has 21 reported phytochemicals identified across 21 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-furoic acid, 5-hydroxymethylfurfural, FAs, dactylorhin A, dactylorhin B.
- Total chemicals
- 21
- Scientific sources
- 21
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2-furoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-hydroxymethylfurfural | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| FAs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dactylorhin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dactylorhin B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dactylorhin E | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gymnoside I | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gymnoside II | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gymnoside III | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gymnoside IV | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Gymnadenia conopsea has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antistroke.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antistroke | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Gymnadenia conopsea has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include asthma, cancer, chronic hepatitis, coughs, neurasthenia.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chronic hepatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coughs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neurasthenia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stroke | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |